Abundant Mercy

Do you consider yourself a merciful person? Maybe you’re a person who has required a lot of mercy.We are grateful to receive mercy when it’s given. Unfortunately, it’s not always so easy to provide mercy to others. Especially to those who have hurt us, offended us, or wronged us.Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:7 that God blesses those who are merciful. He further assures us that as we are merciful toward others, we will receive mercy.Mercy is compassionate kindness shown toward an offender, and it is a basic component of our faith journey. Today, let’s explore mercy together as we continue our series, “Back to the Basics.”We don’t deserve mercy, and we cannot earn it. Mercy is a gift from God. He withholds the judgement or punishment we deserve and instead grants us forgiveness.Showing mercy often starts with the act of forgiveness.Do you forgive others easily? Are you proficient in the “Forgive and Forget” mantra?Jesus taught we are to forgive our offenders seventy times seven times and that we must forgive others so that we would be forgiven. Jesus Himself asked God to forgive those who sinned against Him in ignorance—for they knew not what they were doing.Scripture also teaches us that God will remember our sins no more—that it is as far as the East is from the West.Friends, we too must forgive others. We can do this through the help of His Holy Spirit. It is only through perfect love—only by righteous mercy.Scripture References: Matthew 5:7; Luke 6:27-31; Psalm 51, 103:12; Hebrews 8:12Find more My Sister and Me Ministries content here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOBHT_IPY1e7r4e7hSugWvg Website: https://www.mysisterandme.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysisterandme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysisterandmeministries#mysisterandmeministries #mysisterandme #holdfasttohope #hope This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mysisterandmeministries.substack.com